Sense 2 Firmware Update 194.61

[LizzyFitbit]

7/13 Update: We’re continuing to roll out this firmware for the Sense 2 Firmware Update 194.61, and expect more customers are able to update their devices. This is a progressive rollout and all customers can expect to have it within a few weeks. We release updates in phases so that we can monitor performance closely and make adjustments if needed. If you don't see the option to update, don't worry - you'll have it soon!

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We’re excited to announce that a firmware update version 194.61 for Sense 2 will be available soon! Some of you might already have this update available. If you installed it, let us know what you think!

We release updates to customers in phases. If you don’t see it, check the Fitbit app in a few days, and you’ll see a message when you can install the update. We appreciate your patience while we get this update to all of our customers.

*Firmware releases are not distributed based on region or location and can reach anyone no matter where you reside. We do not recommend performing a factory reset to force the update to your device as your data will be lost and you may not get the update. Please be patient and wait until you see the update banner inside of the Fitbit app to begin the firmware download.

WHAT’S NEW AND FIXED

• View menstrual health tracking on your watch. For more information, see How do I use the Fitbit app to track my period?
• Swap between saved clock faces directly on your watch. For more information, see How do I change the clock face on my Fitbit device?
• View your daily readiness score on your watch (Premium feature only). For more information, see What’s my daily readiness score in the Fitbit app?
• Your watch now supports dynamic GPS. For more information, see How do I use GPS on my Fitbit device?
• Support for global characters and right-to-left text notifications:
  Arabic
  Hebrew
  Thai
  Hindi
  Vietnamese
• This release includes bug fixes and improvements.

Full release notes can be found here. For more details, please see this Community Blog post.

HOW DO I UPDATE?
See How do I update my Fitbit device? for step by step instructions for updating your Sense 2. If you run into difficulty updating, review these Why can't I update my Fitbit device?

We’re interested in hearing your feedback on this update! Let us know what you like! If you encounter unexpected behavior during or after your update, please post the details below.

[SunsetRunner]

Totally agree, Fitbit needs to communicate. Clearly something is up with the latest updates. This is how FitBit and Google lose their (potential) smartwatch customers and trust. Because a Google smartwatch is no longer possible for me.

[infinidim]

@SunsetRunner If the Pixel watch had anything like the Sense 2 real life battery length of time I would possibly consider it but with it's current, about a day if you are lucky, it is not an option for me. 

[TheVinny]

Well no need for screenshots since I now have that new layout. How is that an improvement? Wish I'd have followed Guy's advice and turned off auto update. shucks. I'll get used to it just like last time, I reckon. 

[1GinnyME1]

So far, my sleep score is not reading correctly. Still figuring out all the new tiles which are all not necessary. I which they focused on the Sense 2 update and not an app update. 

[USMC-RCD]

Sadly, no response what-so-ever from Fitbit, very disappointing.

[Weezyboss2137]

I still feel cheated by Fitbit, still no Google assistant, still no Spotify or YouTube player. sense 2 is usually a scam 😞

[cbrafu]

Want to know a funny fact(atleast one thing good) i can install the Spotify app on my Fitbit Versa(gen 1) i am like okay. why can i atleast do this on my older model compared to my FB Sense 2. The versa has something i really want to know why they removed it from my sense 2. 1 the ability to pincode lock the screen and second Wi-Fi connent.

[Loup1234]

Since the app update the Sense2 is not logging my walking correctly. I had 2 walks today, it logged only one and even then it only recorded half the time I was out. Had no issues before this, it logged multiple walks correctly. Ive android phone if that helps, pretty frustrating though.

[LokeAa]

@Loup1234 Do you let the device auto-detect the walk, or do you start the walk from the device when you start walking?

[USMC-RCD]

I have mine set to auto detect.

[Victamon]

@USMC-RCD

If you rely in thag then you might miss the first portion of the walk. You can have Auto-detect enables but still manually start an activity. You can also look at the recordes map & distance afterword once synced post GPS-trackes acticity.

[Fitbit325]

@Victamon In this case, it can be applied to both

Impersonator and Well-Known or trusted business 

OR

Something else

[LokeAa]

My best suggestion is to start your walk from your device - Obs! Make sure it has connected to GPS BEFORE you press "Play".

[Victamon]

Aye good call @LokeAa concerning GPS connecting

I usually amble around a lil bit awaiting confirmation on my Sense2 that it has locked-in on sufficient signal for location, and _then_ start the activity.  Sometimes it will.succeed at acquiring gps after starting, but often not (even in clear skies).

[Chimpy73]

It's now October and still no update!!! You said the update was rolling out over the next few weeks not months. 

[USMC-RCD]

Hoping the “you” that you refer to is Fitbit, not me? I have never said
anything about a roll out or update in weeks?

[cbrafu]

Hoping this will be fixed in the near future i am currently giving up on the probability to even getting this fixed. if this doesn't get fixed in the next 3 months i will try to get this product RMAed because one thing i can't stand is a defective product and especially when a product has gone bad by software by what the manufacturer claimed to be improvements to the device and all it did was make it not work. For now i will keep using my Versa because it does things good still after an update 🤣

[Chimpy73]

Hi jogger.

My apologies I thought I was replying to the post by Lizzy Fitbit.

Thanks.

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Don't worry I'll just have to wait. 

Thanks 

[Louisep1234]

Auto detect, thanks I might try and start it from the device, its annoying though as I don't remember to do it all the time and it auto detected perfectly before. Thanks for the tip!

[SunsetRunner]

Dear Lizzy, is the firmware update cancelled for The Netherlands? Because I have not seen anything of it yet...